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Prevent automatic Monterey install from Catalina

Hello, I have a MacbookPro mid 2015 15 inch.

I am using Catalina because converting to Big Sur was a problem and I reinstalled Catalina.

Sometimes I get a reminder notification to install Monterey, and I am worried I will one day accidentally click on "install" and will lose everything. There does not seem to be a way to turn off the Monterey notifications. Any advice apart from "keep your wits about you" would be appreciated. Thanks.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 3:01 AM

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PRP_53

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Posted on Oct 1, 2022 5:10 AM

Suggestion is to Purposely Download the Full Version of Monterey from the Apple Apps Store.

Once downloaded - Do Not Allow the Application to Launch. Should it do so, Force Quit ( Command Q ).

That will prevent if for starting the upgrade process.

Leave the new Application called " Install Monterey " residing in the Applications folder ( About 12.xx GB in Size ) there.

Just leaving it alone and it should stop pestering you with the Un-Wanted UpGrade Notification .

That or go into System Preferences >> Software Updates Applet and UnCheck various Options in the below images

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